When it comes to the issue of abortion, many Americans would perceive it to be a divisive issue where people chose sides: pro-life or pro-choice. But, a new poll shows more unity and compromise on abortion than previously thought — even among millennials.
The findings of Knights of Columbus/Marist’s 2016 poll is appropriately titled “Going Beyond Labels.”
During the poll’s release, which Red Alert Politics attended, the pollsters focused on a misconception that those who identify as pro-choice support abortion throughout an entire pregnancy. The poll results show something else. For instance, 81 percent of Americans — which includes 66 percent of pro-choicers — would restrict abortion to the first three months of pregnancy.
During the poll’s release, it was also mentioned that millennials “substantially” support limiting abortion; 76 percent support limits, which is similar to the 8 in 10 figure of Americans overall.
The results from the Marist/Knights of Columbus poll are consistent with the ideal that millennials are a pro-life generation.
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04.25.2024